Public Speaking: Glossary U Z
Upstage: The area of the stage farthest from the audience. Also to steal the focus of the audience from the intended main performer. Venue: See Site. View-graph: Alternate name for overhead transparency. Wings: Extreme sides of the stage normally hidden from the audience by curtains or walls. Wireless microphone: See Cordless microphone. Whisper: Attention-gaining device where presenter speaks with extremely low volume to one audience member. Workshop: An educational session lasting from one hour to many days. Usually includes hands-on practice in the particular skills being taught.
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